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NFL Week 18: Pittsburgh Steelers (9-7) at Baltimore Ravens (13-3)
By Sam Batz
When: Saturday, January 6th at 4:30 PM EST
Where: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD
Watch On: ABC/ESPN
Matchup: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens
The final week of the NFL regular season kicks off on Saturday with an AFC North matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens. The Steelers are fighting for a spot in the playoffs and need a win to secure an AFC wild-card spot, while the Ravens have already clinched the division and the conference’s top seed, allowing Baltimore the option to rest their starters. Any other week the Ravens would be favored over the Steelers, but because of the current AFC standings, Baltimore’s best players aren’t expected to see any playing time in order to avoid a major injury right before the postseason. Pittsburgh on the other hand is going to throw everything they’ve got as a last-ditch effort to reach the playoffs. In this article we will help you navigate the odds and provide helpful betting tips so that you walk away with a great payout in this Steelers vs. Ravens divisional matchup.
Steelers vs. Ravens Odds
Team | Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
Pittsburgh Steelers | -4 (-110) | Ov 35.5 (-110) | -195 |
Baltimore Ravens | +4 (-110) | Un 35.5 (-110) | +162 |
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Steelers vs. Ravens Odds Breakdown
If you take the Ravens Moneyline (+162): You can bet $100 to profit $162, for a total payout of $262, if the Ravens win.
If you take the Steelers Moneyline (-195): You can risk $195 to win $100, for a total payout of $295, if the Steelers win.
If you take the Ravens to Cover the +4 Point Spread (-110): You can risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if the Ravens win the game, or lose by less than 4 points.
If you take the Steelers to Cover the -4 Point Spread (-110): You can risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if the Steelers win the game by at least 4 points.
If you take the Over on the 35.5 point total (-110): You can risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if the Steelers and Ravens combine for more than 35.5 total points.
If you take the Under on the 35.5 point total (-110): You can risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if the Steelers and Ravens combine for less than 35.5 total points.
Steelers vs. Ravens Betting Trends
Pittsburgh Steelers
- 9-7 ATS this season
- 4-3 ATS on the road
- 6-10 O/U record on the season
- 2-5 O/U record on the road
- 3-3 record as FAVORITES
- 1-1 record as FAVORITES on the road
Baltimore Ravens
- 11-5 ATS this season
- 5-3 ATS at home
- 2-10 O/U record on the season
- 8-8 O/U record at home
- 2-0 record as UNDERDOGS
- 0-0 record as UNDERDOGS at home
Steelers vs. Ravens Game Predictions
The Baltimore Ravens should be favored over the Pittsburgh Steelers, but because the Ravens are highly likely to bench their starters against Pittsburgh’s first string, the Steelers have the edge in this one. However, even if the Ravens were going with their top guys, that’s no guarantee they would beat Pittsburgh. Back in week 5, the Steelers beat the Ravens 17-10 thanks to two huge defensive plays where Pittsburgh picked off Lamar Jackson in the endzone, and then forced a fumble on the ensuing drive. The Steelers offense has faced a multitude of issues this season, but their defense has been solid, allowing less than 20 points per game.
I’m going with the Pittsburgh Steelers in this one. The Ravens have nothing to play for, no more regular season boxes to check, and there’s no reason to risk the health of one of their key starters. The Steelers offense has had its issues, but in the last 2 weeks Pittsburgh has put up 30+ points, securing two straight wins. QB Mason Rudolph looked like a capable starter in those 2 games, recording 564 total yards, 2 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. The Steelers already beat the Ravens once this season, and with Baltimore’s starters essentially on bye, Pittsburgh will snag their 10th win of the season on Saturday.
Moneyline Pick: Pittsburgh Steelers (-195)
ATS Pick: Pittsburgh Steelers (-4)
O/U Pick: Over (35.5)
Prediction: Steelers 23; Ravens 17
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